As you’ll recall, Carter — perhaps because of youthful naivete — previously angled for Nos. 11 and 56, which are retired by the Giants for legends Phil Simms and Lawrence Taylor (probably the NFL’s best defensive player ever). Simms and Taylor both wisely said no.

The New York Giants have released edge rusher Abdul Carter's jersey number, which is of course is subject to change.

Former college teammates Abdul Carter and Theo Johnson will clash again this summer at New York Giants training camp.